Water Quality Testing...
Drinking water should be free of disease-causing organisms and should not contain harmful levels of chemicals. Two standard tests — for coliform bacteria and nitrates — should be performed regularly on every well. Testing for other contaminants may also be advisable.
While a water test only tells about the quality of the water at the time the sample was taken. Groundwater pumped from some wells can vary in quality during different times of the year. Insideout Inspections provides all of your water quality testing needs for any customer. We use a third party state and federal licensed company to diagnose and assess the water of your potential home.
While a water test only tells about the quality of the water at the time the sample was taken. Groundwater pumped from some wells can vary in quality during different times of the year. Insideout Inspections provides all of your water quality testing needs for any customer. We use a third party state and federal licensed company to diagnose and assess the water of your potential home.
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At a minimum, private wells should be tested for coliform bacteria once a year and for nitrates every two or three years. If nitrates have been previously detected, the well should be tested for nitrates every year. Whenever a well is opened up, the water should be tested afterward for coliform bacteria. Any time there is a change in the quality of the water, it should be tested for coliform bacteria and nitrates. Before collecting a water sample for testing, the testing laboratory should be contacted for sample bottles and instructions.
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Some well water will contain aesthetic contaminants, which are substances that can cause hardness, objectionable tastes or odors, staining, or other non-health-related effects. Water treatment can often reduce or remove these contaminants.
Some well water can also contain contaminants that can adversely affect health. These can occur naturally, as in the case of arsenic, or as the result of human activities, such as chemical spills, improper waste disposal, or failing septic systems.
Wells that are old, shallow, in disrepair, or are not properly located or constructed are more likely to contain unsafe water. It is always preferable to have naturally safe well water, rather than relying on treatment. Drilling a shallow well deeper often gives additional protection from surface contaminants, such as nitrates and spilled chemicals.
Some well water can also contain contaminants that can adversely affect health. These can occur naturally, as in the case of arsenic, or as the result of human activities, such as chemical spills, improper waste disposal, or failing septic systems.
Wells that are old, shallow, in disrepair, or are not properly located or constructed are more likely to contain unsafe water. It is always preferable to have naturally safe well water, rather than relying on treatment. Drilling a shallow well deeper often gives additional protection from surface contaminants, such as nitrates and spilled chemicals.